evolution
How Early Mammals Adapted In An Age Of Dinosaurs
Ancestral mammals survived by occupying niche environments such as trees and subterranean caves.
Blind Beetles Show Signs Of Sight
Blind subterranean beetles that nonetheless have opsin genes could tell us more about regressive evolution.
Mitochondrial DNA Sheds Light On Kangaroo Family Tree
Using DNA from extinct giant marsupials, scientists have shown that the banded hare-wallaby is closer to kangaroos than was previously thought.
The Devil Is In The Detail
Researchers have found that the ability to match the background environment could play a role in the persistence of different color variants in fish.
The Ants That Conquered The World
The highly diverse Pheidole genus of ants adapted to tropical environments twice, contributing to their success in both the Old and New Worlds.
The Slow Evolution Of Crocodiles
Three papers shed light on the unusually slow evolution of the crocodilian genome, paving the way for better selective breeding.
Putting Birds In Their Place On The Tree Of Life
A study of 48 bird species sheds light on the relatively compact and virus-free genome of birds.
Is There A History Of Science? Yes… And It Works
What is the history of science and why does it matter? John van Wyhe explains.
Female Sea Urchins Hedge Their Bets In Mating Game
Female sea urchins that have many mates also have higher offspring survival rates.
